The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is the state agency responsible for building, maintaining, and operating the roads, bridges, and tunnels in Virginia, USA.
VDOT oversees approximately 58,000 miles of state-maintained highways, making it the third-largest such system in the United States, following North Carolina and Texas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Road Maintenance: VDOT handles tasks such as filling potholes, cleaning storm drains, water drainage, guardrail replacement, bridge work, tree removal, and trash removal.
- Snow Removal: The agency is responsible for clearing snow along major roads in Virginia.
- Rest Areas and Welcome Centers: VDOT operates 41 safety rest areas and ten welcome centers along major highways.
- Toll Facilities: The department manages toll roads like the Powhite Parkway Extension near Richmond and toll bridges such as the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge.
Recent Updates:
- Road Construction and Maintenance: VDOT has updated its road construction and maintenance schedule for the week of March 10-14, 2025.
- Scam Alert: The department has issued warnings about scam toll texts falsely claiming unpaid tolls. Legitimate toll bills are not sent through unsolicited text messages.
Contact Information:
- Report a Road Problem: Citizens can report road issues through VDOT’s online portal.
- General Inquiries: For other questions or information, visit VDOT’s contact page.
For more detailed information, you can visit VDOT’s official website.